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AP03 EWM

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,836 mi
Last recorded112,836 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 112,836 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 112,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 110,153 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 109,146 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,725 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 107,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 105,740 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2019 102,363 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded between the front and rear axles (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower engine oil leak

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,656 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 97,616 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,033 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/side front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,696 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/side rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,057 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 62,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both sides front and rear wipers split slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,203 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 51,203 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,410 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 46,410 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,207 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 35,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,453 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 28,453 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,446 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,685 miles

The right hand rear wheel and tyre are damaged on the inside edge

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AP03 EWM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP03 EWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP03 EWM registered?

AP03 EWM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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